In this study, I've provided family art therapy based on Bowen theory to the anxious and worrying family twice a week from October, until the early December, for a total of 12 sessions. To verify the outcome of study, I've employed self-differentiation measure as well as HTP and KFD, while observing the dynamics of family through detailed description of each session. In an attempt to facilitate the self-differentiation of family, I've tried to create an environment in which a family can feel secure and express themselves at ease. Also, careful guidance and direction have been provided to allow such dysfunctional family to change itself, thus accelerating the differentiation of family who would otherwise remain undifferentiated.
First of all, I've helped the parents who are hardly aware of themselves and tend to be very . defensive finally perceive themselves and recognize family system through art therapy.
Secondly, I've looked into the dynamics of family in terms of early, middle and final phase based on Bowen theory. In the process, it is found that the triangulation of family has undergone some transformation, as IP is being replaced by another member of family at the final stage. Under the guidance and support of therapist, the detriangulation has occurred by involving another member of family. Detriangulation has helped curtail some dysfunnctional factors of nuclear family emotional system including emotional cut-off and family projection
Thirdly, it is also witnessed the dettrianguulation has enabled some of IP's dysfunctional behaviors to be reduced.. The problem of bed-wetting of Subject A has been resolved, and the kids are now making stuffs together or writing a letter without the help of mother when they are up in the morning. As for Subject B, she is now less likely to do things whatever she wants, while trying to be more active in expressing her own feelings or opinions.
Also, the disproportionate attachment of B's little sister and mom has disappeared. In conclusion, the self-differentiation of parents has made little progress, but their defensive attitude has been eased significantly, with the self-awareness taking hold.
In addition, it has become apparent that the dysfunctional triangulation of family can be detriangulated through art therapy, leading to a decrease in IP's dysfunctional behaviors.